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Crave: Paper & twine

— Ellen Margulies, for The Tennessean
Published 5:03 p.m. CT March 20, 2015

Song lyrics aside, I really am fond of brown paper packages tied up with string. Any color paper, really, and I'm not terribly picky about the string because, like papers, string and twine come in so many different varieties it's hard to choose a favorite. I love the resurgence of kitchen twine, particularly the striped kind, which tends to make its way onto packages of baked goods. It also doubles as ribbon on a gift, works great in crafts and looks kind of special just sitting on a shelf. The song got a lot of things right, although it should be noted for the record that I not only like kitten whiskers, I actually enjoy the rest of the kitten as well.

Boxes of textured twine

Sweet little boxes of textured twine look as pretty on a bookshelf as they will wrapped around gifts. Sets of three or four, $13 and $19, Abode, 1006 Fatherland St., Nashville. www.abodejustlikehome.com; 615-530-7760

Peter Rabbit Cupcake Decoration Kit

Isn't it time you baked some cupcakes for your little bunnies? The kit, complete with 24 cupcake papers and 24 picks, can arrive by Easter if you order by March 29. Peter Rabbit Cupcake Decoration Kit, $12.95 at Williams-Sonoma, The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville. www.williams-sonoma.com; 615-292-5066

Knot & Bow Glitter Twine

Bridget Jones famously tied up her leeks with blue string in her eponymous "Diary" movie. With these fancier versions, she might have ended up with a sparkly potato-leek soup rather than a blue one. (Let's assume here that you readers are smart enough to know not to use this twine in cooking.) Knot & Bow Glitter Twine, $15, Welcome Home, 1882 Eastland Ave., Nashville. www.welcomenashville.com; 615-750-3354

Note card set

A bear, a fish and a long-tailed rabbitty-looking thing walk into a bar, starts no joke ever. But what a delightful way to suggest seating for dinner party guests or send a thank-you note. Austin Press, six-card set, $20 at Welcome Home.

Paper blossoms

Who says no one needs maps or books anymore? They make perfectly lovely flowers, for one thing. These locally made paper blossoms will liven up any corner of your home or office. $2.99 each at Abode.